Local News
06:10am Fri 19 Dec, 2025
The Weekend Sun is running a series of eight 'Summer Smart' stories with our good friend Elfie the Circus Elf helping us out to keep safe and healthy these Christmas... Read More
06:10am Fri 19 Dec, 2025
The Weekend Sun is celebrating the long, sunny days ahead with an Unstoppable Summer photo competition - so we want to see how you're enjoying it! Whether... Read More
06:09am Fri 19 Dec, 2025
As the year draws to a close, Grief Support Services is inviting the community to take part in its annual Give the Gift of Counselling appeal. The campaign... Read More
06:09am Fri 19 Dec, 2025
The Banking Ombudsman is reminding Kiwis to take a few simple steps to protect their finances and get help if they need it during the holidays. Banking Ombudsman... Read More
06:08am Fri 19 Dec, 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, YWAM Ships Aotearoa is reflecting on a year marked by growth, deepening partnerships, and meaningful impact across the Pacific and... Read More
06:08am Fri 19 Dec, 2025
An Ōtūmoetai College student has combined advanced design thinking, sustainability and a strong sense of community to create a custom-built outdoor seat for... Read More
06:05am Fri 19 Dec, 2025
A roving parking camera is out and about in Te Puke and Katikati this week for training, before ticketing starts on Monday, December 15. The use of licence-plate... Read More
06:05am Fri 19 Dec, 2025
Matua Scouts are planning a Christmas tree collection in January as part of a major fundraising drive to get their young members to the 24th Aotearoa New Zealand... Read More
06:04am Fri 19 Dec, 2025
A memorial service will be held at Mount Maunganui at 10am on Sunday, December 28, to mark 75 years since the passenger launch Ranui capsized, claiming the lives... Read More
06:04am Fri 19 Dec, 2025
Tauranga hairdresser Amber Daisley has been recognised as the HITO northern apprentice of the year for hairdressing, a prestigious award that places her among... Read More
06:03am Fri 19 Dec, 2025
A distraction caused by an off-leash dog has been blamed for the deaths of two dotterel chicks in nests on Waihī Beach. According to wildlife protection... Read More
07:08am Fri 12 Dec, 2025
Hato Hone St John welcomed two new emergency ambulances for the Western Bay of Plenty into the fold this month ahead of the busy holiday period. A new Generation... Read More